I picked up a 3rd gen one here a few months back and have really enjoyed using it. I went from a Harris bipod to this, so it's night and day difference in the way you utilize the bipod.
I've been carrying a Pro-Tech TR-3 (154-CM) now for over a year and it's done me well. It got dull a little quicker than I'd have preferred, but it could've been that I used it several times a day on everything that needed cutting.
I know that the registration has closed, however there may still be available spots for folks to show up and shoot. Check out the bulletin at the link below.
http://wsrpa.net/images/stories/HighPower/High%20Power%202013/Match%20Programs-13/P_13-06-22.23_TCSA_WSRPA_LRFC_Championship.pdf...
I had the same problem when I purchased mine. I ended up purchasing a bipod adapter from Sinclairs that worked great. There are a variety of them out there that folks have had great success with.
I picked one up here a few months ago. I was utilizing an RCBS JR3 and upgraded to it. Was night and day improvement. They few times I've called / emailed their support folks I've had some of the best customer service ever.
MJ - apparently I needed to look at the WSRPA calendar a little closer. Thank you for clarifying that for me. I will be at Rattlesnake the 21st(practice) 22/23rd for the match.
Does anyone have information about the match being held 6.1/6.2 down at Paul Bunyan? I couldn't find any match details on their website and the WSRPA appears to not be putting up match bulletins this year.
It'll depend on your primers/brass you're using. With Nosler brass and GM120M primers I wasn't seeing any pressure signs at 45 grs.. Like with anything work up to that load to make sure you're setup won't have an issue with it
Test Distance: 300 yards
Temp: 46 deg
Bullet: Hornady 178 Match
Powder: Varget
Ogive Length: 2.1780-2.1790
Powder Drops
43.8 -> 43.5 = 0.2420"
43.8 -> 45.0 = 0.5590"
43.5 -> 45.0 = 0.2350"
Basically those three formed a small triangle with 43.8 and 45.0 directly on top of each...
I've only ventured out past 600 yards once. Hoping to make it to a few of the WA and OR 800/900/1000 yard shoots this year to get some more practice dealing with wind